The Story of the Royals(2018)
Overview
A two-night, four-hour primetime television event documenting the fascinating lives of the British royal family, featuring an extraordinary panel of experts and voices. Explore pivotal moments in the crown’s history beginning with a simple question: How exactly did we get here?
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Season 1
2 episodes • 2018
Season 1
2 episodes • 2018
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
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| 1 | Part One | Aug 22, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Part Two | Aug 23, 2018 | 0.0 |
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